I have always enjoyed being out doors. In 1985 and 1986 I suffered two slipped disks. The Dr's recommendation was that I begin walking on a regular basis. (I set a goal to walk the mileage around the world, 24,901.55 miles) As of 2015 I have covered over 31,600 miles, I have completed the Adirondack 46 (#4353), the Catskill 3500 (#1805), and the FLT (Finger Lakes Trail) 562 miles completed at 3:17 PM on July 14th 2013, (#355) In 2000 I walked the New York City marathon. (26.2 miles - 6 hours 4 minutes)I continue to walk and hike more slowly now, working on the branch trails and loop trails of the FLT. My most recent goal was to complete the N.Y.S. Fire Tower Challenge. Finishing on Mt. Adams on October 8th 2015. Recent health problems (spinal surgery, winter 2015-16) have made hiking more difficult. 2016 will hopefully see a re-establishment of outdoor activities.